SN1 SN2 E1 Series: Video 2SN1 SN2 E1 E2 comprise the most difficult set of reactions you'll learn in organic chemistry.
The reactions themselves are simple enough but choosing which ones to use when can be tricky.
This video will give you a quick overview/review of the individual reactions and mechanisms to prepare you for the detailed tutorials on how to logically choose between these reactions.
(Watch on YouTube: SN1 SN2 E1 E2 Review. Click cc on bottom right to view video transcription.)
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This is Video 2 in the Nucleophilic Substitution and Beta Elimination Video Series. Click HERE for the entire series.
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Leah you are legend
hello Leah I just came across your website, and I’m confused, as I was taught that SN1 reactions forms two racemic mixtures, but you didn’t mention it so I was a bit confused. could you pls clarify this for me thx.
how is the product achiral?
Hi Leah.. This really helped me a lot since I am new in this subject. I fully understand now the mechanism in SN1 and SN2..
Thanks Shallyrose
Sorry that I am visiting your site after a long gap
Leah you explain these reactions so well! Sometimes it seems simple to memorize what SN1 and SN2 reactions are until you get questions on these and realize that you don’t actually understand it as well as you think! Thanks for making these reactions understandable!!!!
That’s EXACTLY my goal Anaika. To ensure you GET it rather than memorize. Glad you enjoyed it